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Still from Hamburger Hill (1987) (Image: Paramount Pictures)A lesser-known Vietnam War film that fans hail as "more realistic" than classics like Platoon and Full Metal Jacket is streaming free in the UK. Hamburger Hill (1987) is set during real-life battle of the same name, and follows an American military assault in May 1969 by the the US army's 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne.The action takes place on Hill 937, a ridge of the Dong Ap Bia mountain in central Vietnam, which became a brutal battleground amid a 10-day fight between American forces and the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN). The war epic stars Michael Boatman, Dylan McDermott, Courtney B. Vance, Steven Weber, Tim Quill, and Don Cheadle, in an early breakout role. READ MORE: ‘Masterpiece’ war film that’s Robert...

An "instant classic" horror movie that one viewer hailed as "possibly the scariest film I have ever seen", is streaming now in the UK. Mama (2013) follows the story of two young girls who disappear into a forest after their dad has a violent breakdown. The pair then live for years in a remote cabin, watched over by a mysterious entity called "Mama".Eventually, their uncle tracks his nieces down, and takes them back to his home to raise them with his girlfriend. But Mama isn't ready to let them go. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse, Daniel Kash, and Javier Botet. It was directed and co-written by Andy Muschietti and based on his short film Mamá, released in 2008. The short film was championed by renowned filmmaker Guillermo del To...

A 'heartbreaking' documentary examining the consequences of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan following two decades of conflict is now streaming on BBC iPlayer.Escape from Kabul, released in 2022 and helmed by director Jamie Roberts, is an HBO documentary that chronicles the turbulent 18-day US troop evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021.The film features exclusive footage and testimony from US Marines, Taliban commanders and Afghan civilians, capturing the frantic and high-stakes mission to evacuate more than 124,000 people from Kabul airport amid the swift Taliban seizure of the capital.Representing the largest airlift in modern US history, the documentary also includes harrowing accounts from Afghan citizens desperately trying to escape.Their stories detail the struggle to reach the a...

The film has a perfect rating (Image: undefined)The Western classic 'Fort Apache', featuring Hollywood legends Henry Fonda and John Wayne, has garnered a flawless rating from viewers and is now available on BBC iPlayer.Released in 1948, 'Fort Apache' chronicles the journey of obstinate Civil War hero Lieutenant Colonel Owen Thursday (Henry Fonda) and his daughter Philadelphia (Shirley Temple) as they settle in Arizona.The Colonel's new assignment at Fort Apache outpost is fraught with tension as he butts heads with pragmatic Captain Kirby York (John Wayne), amidst conflicts with local Native Americans.This film marks the beginning of director John Ford's esteemed 'Cavalry Trilogy', followed by 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon' in 1949 and 'Rio Grande' in 1950.Boasting a stellar cast, 'Fort Apa...

A jaw-dropping action movie sequel led by an A-list Hollywood star is finally available to stream at no extra cost to Paramount+ subscribers.Potentially the last-ever film in one of the most iconic big screen movie franchises of all time, the long-awaited sequel stunned countless viewers in cinemas last year.After nearly a year’s wait, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise’s final outing as reckless IMF agent Ethan Hunt, has finally been added to Paramount+ as of Sunday, 1st February.A direct sequel to the seventh film in the series, Dead Reckoning, this gripping spy thriller sees Ethan once again teaming up with Grace (played by Hayley Atwell), Benji (Simon Pegg), Luther (Ving Rhames) and several more to save the world from Gabriel Martinelli (Esai Morales) and...

Priscilla holds a successful 84 percent on Rotten Tomatoes (Image: Getty)A drama written, directed, and produced by Sofia Coppola, has been branded her ‘best film’ yet – and is now available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer. The American biographical drama film stars Hollywood heartthrob, Jacob Elordi, and Golden Globe nominated actress, Cailee Spaeny.Priscilla, first released in 2023, aired on BBC2 at the start of January 2026 and is now available and is still listed as ‘Available for 1 month’ on BBC iPlayer. The docudrama follows the complicated life story of Priscilla Presley, wife of the infamous ‘King of Rock and Roll’, Elvis Presley. The drama explores the couple’s notoriously difficult relationship and is based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, Elvis and Me. Read more: 'Powerf...

The film, starring Chris Hemsworth, is available on iPlayer for the next 22 days. (Image: Getty)A Formula One film based on the real-life story of racing legends has been branded a ‘masterpiece’ and is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. The rivalry-fuelled film stars actors Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl as well as actresses Olivia Wilde and Game of Thrones’ Natalie Dormer.Rush follows the on and off-track relationship between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, two F1 drivers who notoriously battled against each other throughout their racing career during the 1970s. The film is available on BBC iPlayer for the next 22 days. Rush was released in 2013 and was directed by the award-winning American filmmaker and actor, Ron Howard. Read more: 'Powerful' war film with Hollywood lege...

Saltburn is airing on TV tonight (Image: Warner Bros) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Saltburn may be airing tonight on BBC Two, but viewers are being urged to watch the thriller’s “outstanding” predecessor instead.The “masterpiece” film with “superb” performances from its Hollywood A-lister leads has been described as “one of the best intellectual thrillers” ever made. The Anthony Minghella movie, which stars Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett, is also based on Patricia Highsmith’s best-selling novel of the same name. Titled The Talented Mr. Ripley, the 1999 thriller has an 85% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a description that reads: “To be young and carefree amid the blue water...

Noah Kahan is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, coming out later this year (Image: Getty Images)A chart-topping artist is preparing to offer fans an intimate glimpse into his remarkable journey to stardom in a deeply 'emotional' Netflix documentary.American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan achieved worldwide recognition in 2022 when his folk ballad 'Stick Season' became a sensation on TikTok. The 29-year-old had already cultivated a loyal following before capturing international attention, and his popularity has soared ever since.Noah is now gearing up to drop his fourth studio album, The Great Divide, on April 24 - though he has another exciting venture in the pipeline. Netflix has recently revealed that the Grammy-nominated artist has a brand new film arriving on the streaming ser...

A new Netflix drama with a star-studded cast has been hailed an "unforgettable masterpiece" by film critics. With George Clooney at the helm, the drama explores themes of family, legacy and the price of fame, as an outrageously high-profile movie star embarks on an unexpectedly profound journey across Europe.Legendary Hollywood star Jay Kelly, played by Clooney, starts to confront what his job has cost him in terms of his personal life and emotional fulfilment, and he realises he may be at a crossroads. And there the viewer is pulled into a bittersweet, witty journey of someone who appears to have it all.Charismatic, hugely successful, and deeply familiar with life in the spotlight, the interactions during the film help expose the gap between who Jay thinks he is and how he actually com...